
Powerful storms struck up and down the East Coast on Wednesday, with at least four dead in Virginia and seven total. The Crosses, representations of the temporary sacrifice given by the Lord our God, Christ Jesus, stand firm. I believe this is Jesus' reminder to not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, we should constantly be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in Hell (Matthew 10:28). Furthermore, this is a reminder that our perfect and loving God cannot forgive without torture and suffering and blood, and we would be wise to respond accordingly. Naturally, that response is faith and gratitude without acquiring evidence for such a sacrifice, or its function (1 Peter 1:7-8), and corresponding obedience (John 14:15). This is our sole duty in life after all, this is the very reason any of us have been created (Ecclesiastes 12:13). These crosses are a grand reminder of the Power Jesus has over the weather, and all things ever that have ever existed.
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